Peer Tutoring Services matches students who are experiencing difficulties in a course with trained student tutors for one-on-one tutoring.
This service is available online to all current Algonquin College students through Zoom.
The SLC is now accepting applications for Peer Tutors for the 2022 Spring term. Click here to apply.
Don’t see your program or course? Let us know by filling out the Tutor Request Form
Note: We are adding tutor availability as we receive it. If your program does not show any availability, check back periodically to see if it has been added.
Note: We are adding tutor availability as we receive it. If your program does not show any availability, check back periodically to see if it has been added.
Note: We are adding tutor availability as we receive it. If your program does not show any availability, check back periodically to see if it has been added.
If you are looking for a Peer Tutor for help with Communications (ENL1813), do the following:
Daily free drop-in sessions for support with Math. You can join these sessions at any point during the scheduled coaching time; you do not need to register in advance.
Our services include:
If you are looking for a Peer Tutor for help with a specific math course, do the following:
These policies cover the expectations, requirements and restrictions for peer tutoring.
Students are expected to follow the Algonquin College policy on student conduct (SA 07 – Student Conduct), which states that “all students and prospective students will conduct themselves in a manner that respects the rights of all members of the College Community and College property.”
Under SA 07- Student Conduct, Misconduct includes, but is not limited to, “Assault, verbal abuse, threats, intimidation, harassment and/or other conduct, which result in members of the College Community perceiving threat or danger.” Please see the full policy (SA 07 – Student Conduct) for a more complete list of actions that are considered Misconduct.
This policy outlines the requirements for tutees when booking peer tutoring appointments.
This policy defines the format and expectations of peer tutoring sessions.
This policy outlines what happens after a tutee has sent in a request for a Peer Tutoring Appointment.
This policy outlines the payment expectations for tutoring.
This policy defines what constitutes a no-show and explains the consequences to tutees or tutors when a tutee or tutor fails to arrive/attend at scheduled appointment.
This policy outlines the expectations for tutees and tutors when cancelling an appointment.
This policy explains the guidelines for paying for tutoring using a sponsorship.
This policy includes information for students interested in becoming a tutor.
If a student (tutee or tutor) wishes to appeal the application of an SLC policy or express a concern regarding an unsatisfactory experience, they must contact the SLC Coordinator, Evgeniya Minakova, at minakoe@algonquincollege.com.
The coordinator will connect with the student to discuss the situation in detail and determine an appropriate course of action.
Tutoring will be held online through Zoom sessions.
If you need any assistance, email slc@algonquincollege.com or connect using the SLC Kiosk chat.
The host of the meeting will send you an email with the meeting information and link to the meeting.
See more info in the Join a meeting video.
The tutoring fee is $8.00 per hour. Students who are experiencing financial barriers are encouraged to visit the SLC Kiosk for information on financial supports available at the college. If a match is available, sessions could start within as little as 48 hours.
Before you book any appointments with Peer Tutoring, you first have to register as a new tutee. Fill out the Tutee Registration Form to register.
To cancel an appointment: Email slc@algonquincollege.com to cancel. Include tutor in the email if less than 24 hours notice.
If a student (tutee or tutor) wishes to appeal the application of an SLC policy or express a concern regarding an unsatisfactory experience, they must contact the SLC Coordinator, Evgeniya Minakova, at minakoe@algonquincollege.com.
The coordinator will connect with the student to discuss the situation in detail and determine an appropriate course of action.